n8n Full Course Masterclass 2026 - Part 1/2 | Installation, Core Nodes, Data, & Error Handling
The most complete n8n course on YouTube — structured, no fluff. This is Part 1 of 2, covering everything from installing n8n to mastering every core node and debugging workflows like a pro. Over 11 hours. 35 lessons. All free.
New to n8n? This is your starting point. Switching from Zapier or Make.com? This is your upgrade path.
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WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN PART 1
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✅ Install n8n three ways: Cloud, NPM (local), and Docker — pick what fits your setup
✅ Navigate the n8n interface: Admin panel, canvas, credentials, settings
✅ Understand every node type: Triggers, Actions, Core & App nodes
✅ Master 15+ core nodes: Merge, Set, Aggregate, Loop, HTTP, Code, Sub-Workflows and more
✅ Use expressions and built-in functions to manipulate data dynamically
✅ Debug broken workflows and handle errors before they hit production
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CHAPTERS
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SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION
0:00:00 - n8n AI Automation Course Introduction
0:10:59 – What is Automation + Your First n8n Demo
0:23:08 – What is n8n & Why It's the Best Automation Tool
0:43:29 – n8n vs Zapier vs Make.com — Full Comparison
SECTION 2: GETTING STARTED
1:03:29 – How to Set Up n8n Cloud — Step by Step
1:11:29 – Install n8n on Local with NPM (Free)
1:24:24 – Install n8n on Local with Docker Desktop (Free)
1:34:50 – n8n Interface Walkthrough — Admin Panel, Settings & Canvas
1:58:33 – n8n Node Types Explained — Triggers, Apps, Core & Actions
2:14:36 – Build Your First Workflow — Send Welcome Emails Automatically
2:44:31 – Understanding Data in n8n — JSON, Lists & Items Explained
SECTION 3: DEEP DIVE CONCEPTS
3:00:25 – How Branching Works — Smart Automations with Multiple Paths
3:26:43 – How to Use the Merge Node — Combine Data Like a Pro
3:48:33 – How to Use the Set Node — Edit Fields, Add & Clean Data
4:22:29 – How to Use the Aggregate Node — Combine & Summarize Data
4:33:45 – How to Use the Remove Duplicates Node — Clean Your Data Fast
4:54:45 – Connect Google Forms & Webhook Node in n8n
5:18:00 – Quick Start Workflow — Connect Airtable, Notion, Slack & Amazon SES
5:53:15 – Master Conditional Logic — If-Else Node & Execution Order
6:08:39 – Loop Over Items Node — Batching & Conditional Logic
6:23:42 – Node Level Error Handling & Debugging
6:38:00 - Optimize Workflows — Build Faster & Scalable Automations
6:52:58 – Expressions & Built-In Functions in n8n
7:14:49 – Code Node — Data Structure, Limitations & Python in n8n
7:31:41 – n8n Item Linking — How Data Flows Between Nodes
7:45:02 – HTTP Node — Connect Any API or Service in n8n
8:05:54 – Hands-On Project: Auto-Save Gmail Attachments to Google Drive
8:25:24 – Pin Data & Edit Output for Faster Automation Development
8:43:10 – Create Mock Data — Test Automations Without Live APIs
9:03:55 – Sub-Workflows in n8n — Stop Duplicating Workflows
9:37:03 – Automate File Management — Master Binary Data in n8n
SECTION 4: ERROR HANDLING & DEBUGGING
9:56:55 – Master Error Handling — Build Workflows That Never Break
10:16:13 – Debugging n8n Workflows with Execution Logs
10:33:53 – Error Workflows, Stop & Error Node, Error Trigger Node
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ABOUT THIS COURSE
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This isn't a random collection of tutorials — it's a structured curriculum built to take you from zero to shipping real automations using n8n. 42 lessons across 8 sections. All free on YouTube, forever.
I'm Dheeraj Sharma. I help solopreneurs and operators build AI systems that save time and generate revenue — without adding headcount. I've spent 17+ years in content and engineering, and this course is everything I wish existed when I started with n8n.
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RESOURCES & LINKS
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